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styrene

/ˈstaɪ.riːn/

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noun

/ˈstaɪ.riːn/C1formaltechnical
  • ruБесцветная маслянистая жидкость, служащая мономером для полистирола, используемая в производстве пластмасс и синтетического каучука.

A colorless oily liquid that serves as the monomer for polystyrene, used in the production of plastics and synthetic rubber.

uncountable

  1. Chemical compoundC1formaltechnical

    A colorless, oily liquid hydrocarbon that is the monomer used to produce polystyrene and other synthetic materials.

    ruХимическое соединение

    • Styrene is a key ingredient in the production of plastic containers.
    • The factory processes styrene to create foam insulation.
    • Exposure to styrene vapors requires proper ventilation.

    Synonymscinnamenephenylethylenevinylbenzene

Forms
  • styrenes plural form
  • styrenes' possessive plural form
  • styrene's possessive singular form